The week gone by — March 29

Remember the man who long ago — and by “long ago,” I mean “five weeks ago,” because … 2020 — captivated an entire nation?

This man, an icon for our time, wouldn’t tell a reporter his name because he didn’t want his wife to know he owned a boat.

OK, so maybe “icon” is too strong a word, and “captivated an entire nation” may be better said as “amused everyone who read the story,” but it did lead to a question from Suzi the other day …

… What happened to that guy?

It would be interesting enough to find out, anyway, but the story takes on a whole other layer in light of recent events.

Assuming they’re both healthy and responsible (which I hope they are) and not essential employees of wherever they work, our hero is now spending all day, every day, at home with his wife.

What are the chances he hasn’t slipped up and said “I wish I could go out to my boat”?

Unless, of course, she found out about the boat and told him, “If you like that #$*!ing boat so much, why don’t you social-distance your @#$ there!”

BEFORE WE GET GOING …

From my school, where I grew up. (You may have to log in on Facebook to see it.)

And my college.

We at Utica College want to express our support and gratitude to our alumni health care providers and all their colleagues who are around the country and the world working around the clock on the front line of this health crisis. Thank you. pic.twitter.com/xHAhHuAEll

— Utica College (@uticacollege) March 26, 2020

STUFF I WROTE THIS WEEK

Tales from a world gone weird — My jacket (briefly) helped me make a new friend.

What will the path look like? — It seems early to talk about what the world will look like post-coronavirus, but some folks took a shot at it.

Treasures in the basement — Sometimes, you realize mementos from your youth have a story of their own.

THIS WEEK’S BLAST FROM THE PAST

Not crazy about ‘classic’ — I’m sorry, but “Groundhog Day” isn’t old enough to be a “classic” movie.

STUFF I READ THIS WEEK

Much Like A Stopped Clock, He Was Right Occasionally. Although Not As Often As A Stopped Clock … (James Proclaims) — Even the dumbest among us get one right once in a while.

25 lessons in 25 years (Sunshine With Savannah) — Wait until she gets old enough to need a lot more lessons to write about! Seriously, this is good stuff.

On Timing (Tales in Lostness) — Do you believe in perfect timing?

Mystery Blogger Award (Palm Trees and Loyalties) — Learn more about another one of my nominees.

Working From Home While Living With Your Parents (Strikeouts + Sprinkles) — It requires a certain amount of finesse.

6 Things I Have Improved On Since Social Distancing (Rosie Culture) — Might as well put all that extra time to good use.

Ships and Giggles (Jacob Nukolls) — “When the earth finally implodes, you’ll have astronauts rushing to Instagram like, ‘Now is my time.’”

You know what this is about (Quirky, Confused & Curvy) — You sure do.

Boundary free mindset (Smelly Socks and Garden Peas) — As I like to say about a friend of mine, sometimes you take different roads to get to the same place.

Paul Tries: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup (The Captain’s Speech) — Paul’s one of those bloggers who can seemingly take anything and write something interesting about it — even if I told him I think his take is lunacy.

Sunshine Does Not Negate Social Distancing! (The Return of the Modern Philosopher)  — Please use the entire path.

Maybe everything really is better there.

Go ahead and let ’er rip. Just be responsible about it. 

Not actually something I read, but McConaughey/Does it really matter who else? 2020.

TWEETS I LIKED

Suzi and I did a fan-fiction bit on this that’s probably far more interesting than the actual phone call was.

Did you know that A-Rod is not a doctor?https://t.co/3hZ8Cr0T9k

— Nick Stellini (@StelliniTweets) March 28, 2020

Worst greatest thing you’ve ever seen, greatest worst thing or pure awesomeness? Discuss.

Rapper's Delight by Brian Williams of NBC News pic.twitter.com/eeTSWQr4Dp

— Ronnie T-Shirts (@ronnietshirts) March 26, 2020

Proper savagery

At Lowe’s getting pvc pipe for a batting cage project. Am wearing my Yankees spring training hat and a guy in an Astros hat looked at me and said “Boo Yankees”. Without hesitation I looked at him and said, “Trash cans are on sale a couple aisles over.” #hestartedit #ifinishedit

— Coach Ryan (@CoachRyanHits) March 21, 2020

Hard agree

The best thing about being a baseball player is the curtain calls. Every fucking job in the world should find room for the curtain call. pic.twitter.com/o869WWVU0F

— Super 70s Sports (@Super70sSports) March 23, 2020

A source close to me says she and I might have another collaboration coming out soon.

This weekend is going to be JAM PACKED. I already had homework for life coach school, writing for two blogs, and podcasting to do and a client just asked me to do a translation.

I just can’t stop thinking about how…

BLESSED I am. To be able to do all of the things I love. 🥰

— Renata Leo | Buffalo Sauce Everywhere (@renataoleo) March 27, 2020

If you don’t … who are you?

while rosie was on a call this morning, i heard someone say “circle the wagons” and my brain immediately made me say “like the buffalo bills” and i’ve been hearing boom and tj do nfl highlights in my head since.

i miss sports.

— matty light® (@matthoff_) March 27, 2020

First Times Square … now the Royal Mile … unbelievable.

Once in a lifetime shot: the Royal Mile with NO PEOPLE 😱🙌🏼💃🏽 pic.twitter.com/jyuDjRetUU

— Michael Sturrock (@MichaelSturrock) March 25, 2020

Personally, I’m just happy when all the socks match.

There is literally no greater feeling in this world than pulling clothes out of the dryer, putting them on your bed and laying on top of them while they're still warm.

— #MillennialLifeCrisis (@MillennialMe88) March 26, 2020

Yup

We're almost 3 months into 2020…
3…..
but it feels like 9….

— Claudia 🇨🇦🇮🇹 (@CPFalcone) March 25, 2020

VIDEO PROOF THAT, IN CASE YOU DIDN’T ALREADY KNOW, JENNIFER NETTLES IS BASICALLY PERFECT

 

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